Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Clemson Tigers: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Clemson Tigers 49–28 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Clemson Tigers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	18	6	6	49
Clemson Tigers	12	0	6	6	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Justin Fields (194) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +23.60 EPA
• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +14.85 EPA

Rushing

• Trey Sermon (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -1.01 EPA

Receiving

• Amari Rodgers (228) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Cornell Powell (228) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.68 EPA
• Chris Olave (194) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Fields	194	30	73.3%	0	6	+0.79	+23.60
Trevor Lawrence	228	45	73.3%	0	2	+0.33	+14.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	CLEM
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	228	3	0	-2.24	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+3.04	Pass TD
Q1	194	5	0	+4.17	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	+0.66	Rush TD
Q1	228	6	0	+4.93	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+2.94	Rush TD
Q1	194	2	0	+2.55	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	228	1	0	+0.84	Rush TD
Q1	228	7	0	+5.20	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	-1.20	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+3.31	Pass TD
Q2	194	11	0	+2.30	Ended
Q2	228	4	0	-0.49	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.30	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Cornell Powell for 26 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (+6.47 EPA)
2. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence run for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 43 Trevor Lawrence fumbled, forced by Tommy Togiai, recovered by OhSt Justin Hilliard (-6.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass intercepted Sevyn Banks return for 38 yds to the OhSt 38 (-3.83 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Garrett Wilson for 47 yds to the Clem 8 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
5. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Lawrence, Trevor pass incomplete to Powell, Cornell, PENALTY OHIOST pass interference (Wade, Shaun) 15 yards to the OHIOST20, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN CLEMSON. (+3.35 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Chris Olave for 56 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (+3.34 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Fields pass complete to Jeremy Ruckert for 12 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Trey Sermon run for 9 yds to the OhSt 34 (-3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (49–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Justin Fields (194) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: OSU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 49, Clemson Tigers 28 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 49–28.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401240173.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Justin Fields (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.